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Half of US citizens seeking help leaving Middle East turn down available gov’t recommended options

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Tourists wait to board buses that will evacuate them to the Taba border crossing with Egypt in Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on March 4. (photo credit: JOHN WESSELS/AFP via Getty Images)
The State Department claims to have directly assisted over 19,000 Americans abroad with security guidance and travel assistance through its 24/7 Task Force